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Old 10-07-2012, 06:04 PM   #1
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16x10 Steelies?

Anybody out there running 16X10 8 lug steel wheels on their 4x4. I had 16.5 x 10s on my truck at one time. Just wondering if there would be a clearance issue with the steering linkage up front.
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Old 10-07-2012, 06:50 PM   #2
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Re: 16x10 Steelies?

There shouldn't be any problem. My K20 came with 16" split rims, and I'm currently running 16.5x9.75 steel wheels. Years ago I had 15x8s and the only problem was very slight caliper interference which was solved by grinding a small amount of material off the calipers. Unless the offset on the 16x10s is vastly different than your old 16.5s (or any of my wheels) -- which is doubtful -- you should be good to go.
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Old 10-07-2012, 07:52 PM   #3
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Re: 16x10 Steelies?

I have a temporary set of 17" D*dge rims on the truck now and the clearance is tight by the drag link. I know 16.5x 10s work. Just concerned about stepping down to a 16x10
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Old 10-07-2012, 08:40 PM   #4
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Re: 16x10 Steelies?

Understood. For the record, I have a good 3/4" of clearance with my 16.5s. I don't know what the backspacing is though.... I seem to remember 4.5", just not sure. I have no idea what my old 15x8s had for backspacing. Hopefully someone else will chime in. I know a lot of guys run 16x8s and I'm pretty sure some guys are running 16x10s on 3/4T 4x4s.
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Re: 16x10 Steelies?

Special-K's post #20 in this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546227 has pics of his K20 with 16x10 steel wagon wheels.
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Old 10-09-2012, 09:12 PM   #6
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Re: 16x10 Steelies?

Question answered,Thanks for locating that link for me!
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